I still remember the first time I realized how manipulative social media algorithms can be. I was designing smart home devices, and our team was tasked with integrating social media […]

I still remember the frustration I felt when my brand new smartphone started slowing down just a year after purchase. It was as if the manufacturer had intentionally designed it […]

I still remember the first time I was convinced to invest in a VPN – it was pitched as a digital bodyguard, a must-have for anyone serious about online security. […]

I still remember the day I realized that my job as a smart home device designer was actually contributing to the problem of greenwashing in tech. We were touting our […]

I still remember the day I realized that ethical implications of generative AI weren’t just a footnote in a tech specs manual, but a harsh reality that could make or […]

I still remember the day I realized that the ethics of AI decision making was not just about coding, but about the people behind the code. I was working on […]

I still remember the day I realized that my smart home devices were watching me, tracking my every move, and selling my data to the highest bidder. It was a […]

I still remember the day I decided to ditch my smartphone for a dumb phone – it was like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders. The constant stream […]

I still remember the first time I encountered the term humane design principles in a meeting with our tech corporation’s marketing team. They were pitching a new smart home device, […]

I still remember the day I realized my smart home devices were spying on me. I had designed these gadgets to make life easier, but it turned out they were […]